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Dangerous extreme heat with the possibility of thunderstorms are in store for Long Island and the entire NYC area beginning Wednesday, NewsdayTV's meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

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Hockey dad back on ice after surviving blood cancer thanks to bone marrow donation from son. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Two siblings have been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, and their parents are on a mission to save one of their lives. NewsdayTV's Virgnia Huie reports.

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'I just had to battle my demons'

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Between 1999 and 2025 there were 63,155 cases and 3,315 deaths.

LI's first West Nile virus detection found in Dix Hills mosquito sample

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Deer occupying suburban landscapes have damaged woodlands, hosted ticks and caused car crashes.

To tackle deer overpopulation, DEC aims for hunters to target does

One company had double the number of service calls on Tuesday, ahead of the start of the hot weather.

LI air conditioner repair workers busy as dangerous heat bakes region

The National Weather Service has warned of extreme heat last through Saturday night.

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If a strike occurs, St. Charles will remain open, a hospital spokeswoman said.

St. Charles Hospital nurses set strike date in July

The move will unleash a surge in prescriptions for patients 65 and older and younger people with disabilities who are covered by the government health insurance program.

Medicare will begin covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's what to know.

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The state announced millions in grants available for water quality improvement and protection projects. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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DeVuono describes her scheme to an undercover investigator in January 2022.

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If approved, it would be the first new hospital on Long Island since 1980. Newsday business reporter James T. Madore has more.

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Kathleen Simonetti's son Noah, now 4, was diagnosed with a rare gene mutation, PPA2 deficiency. Simonetti hopes to spread awareness of the condition.

'Not all rare diseases look the same'

In most instances, day cares facing revocation are allowed to continue operating while investigations are pending, and most never permanently close. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's alarming, it's concerning'

Previous tests conducted by the Suffolk County Water Authority found no detectable microplastics in its samples. Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis has more.

'It's not standard practice on Long Island'

McGorry, who has been living with two autoimmune diseases since college, received word on Monday that doctors found a donor who is a match. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis talks about the effort to improve Long Island's water supply.

'Long Islanders use a lot of water'

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NewsdayTV looks back at Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution, as well as how LIers are celebrating this year's holiday. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Elisa DiStefano are your hosts for this American adventure.

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